I have been on the board for years, mostly lurking, but have found great comfort even in that.
My husband was diagnosed in March/2003. He had stage4 scc/r/tonsil, he was treated at SKCC in NYC with mrt radiation and cystplastin, no surgery necessary at the time.
Unfortunately he has had a sore in his mouth, which was just found to be cancerous and has just had surgery to remove it and a graft. So far they say they got it all, and dont think he needs chemo.
One of the Dr's "fellows" told my husband that once it comes back, it usually comes back at least once more.
I am wondering what anyone here thinks about no chemo, and the fellows remark? Is it true, that if a person suffers a setback like this, that it happens at least once more?
thanks
therese